Circuit breaker with high speed trip latch
CA 1087661 A · Owner: Westinghouse Electric Corporation · Inventors: Ricci, Louis N.; Maier, Alfred E.
Overview
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A circuit breaker having stationary and movable contacts operable between open and closed positions with the movable contact being biased in an open position. An operating mechanism, for effecting movement of the contacts between the open and closed positions includes a toggle having first and second links and a toggle lever. Also included is a releasable toggle latch for holding the toggle in a toggle position. The toggle latch includes a rod having a flat surface which is adjacent to and contacts, the toggle lever. The rod is rotatable between first and second positions with the rod flat surface when in the first position, preventing movement of the toggle lever and when in the second …
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- Granted October 14, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 14, 1997.
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